A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.